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Enslaved Africans worked the Scotchtown plantation and assisted in the everyday labor tasks at the house. Learn about the African-American experience at Scotchtown and the cultural contributions enslaved Africans brought to America.
As always, Scotchtown's Second Saturday Hands-On History events include several hands on crafts for history lovers of all ages!
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
Phone: 804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown Stargazing | | Friday, March 26 2010 at 7:30 PM | |
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We will be stargazing in the fields of Scotchtown with the help of the Richmond Astronomical Society. Telescopes will be provided or you may bring your own. Dress for the weather. The gift shop will be open and hot coffee or cider will be offered for sale. |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Second Saturday Hands-on History- Farm and Dairy Day | | Saturday, April 10 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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This Saturday, Scotchtown's caregivers will be busily working on tending to their spring farm duties. Visit our Hogs Island Sheep, learn how Cow's milk was turned into butter and cheese in the 18th century, and check out the sprouts growing up from our new kitchen garden!
As always, Scotchtown's Second Saturday Hands-On History events include several hands on crafts for history lovers of all ages!
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
Phone: 804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Historic Garden Week at Scotchtown | | Saturday, April 17 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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Visit the beautiful gardens at Scotchtown during Historic Garden Week. |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Mother Daughter Tea | | Saturday, May 8 2010 at 10:00 AM | |
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Celebrate Mother’s day with your daughter(s) of all ages. Practice 18th century manners, make a special hat and fan to wear to tea. Tea will be served on the lawn.
Fee: $25 for Mother and Daughter ($5 for each additional Child)-includes house tour, activity supplies and tea party. *Pre-registration reguired. Please RSVP no later then May 2nd.
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$25 for Mother and Daughter |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Mother's Day at Scotchtown | | Sunday, May 9 2010 at 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Scotchtown!
Celebrating parent receives free admission when accompanied by family. |
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Free for Moms |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Happy Birthday, Patrick Henry! | | Saturday, May 29 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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Happy Birthday, Patrick Henry!
Enjoy a piece of his cake and celebrate as part of your tour. |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Second Saturday- Life of the Revolutionary War Soldier | | Saturday, June 12 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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Patrick Henry is known as the “ Voice of the Revolution”. Learn what life was like for the soldiers that fought in the war. Practice drills, learn about the food they ate and the clothes they wore, and many of the other things they did between battles. |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Father's Day at Scotchtown | | Sunday, June 20 2010 at 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
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Celebrate Father’s Day at Scotchtown!
Celebrating parent receives free admission when accompanied by family.
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Free for Dads |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Second Saturday- Summer Picnic and Games | | Saturday, July 10 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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Celebrate our Independence this Second Saturday with a picnic, ice cream and colonial games on the lawn. Play graces, hoop and stick, quoits(similar to horseshoes) and more. |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Family Evening Summer Camp | | Thursday, July 22 2010 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
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Summer Evening Family Camp
Kids and parents attend special programs once a week for 4 weeks, July 22, July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12, 6-9 PM. Each evening will include hands on experience of 18th century life/skills, related craft and an open hearth cooked dinner. Families can attend 1 event or all, $50 per event includes 1 parent & 1 child. Additional parent $10, additional child $5. All 4 events bundle $175. *Pre-registration required.
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$50 per event or $175 for all events |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Second Saturday- Colonial School Days | | Saturday, August 14 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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While Patrick Henry’s children (a grand total of 17!) did not attend school like kids do today, they still had to study and learn. In preparation for “back to school” come visit Scotchtown to learn how students in the 18th century studied their reading, writing and arithmetic. |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Musick in Mr. Henry’s Parlour | | Saturday, August 21 2010 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
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As the hot days of summer are coming to an end and fall activites are about to begin, join us for a cool, relaxing evening of 18th century music- dance tunes, songs of the working man & other music of the times. Light refreshments served in the kitchen. |
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$5 per person |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Second Saturday- Candle Making | | Saturday, September 11 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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Experience first hand how the Chiswells and the Henrys lit up the long winter nights by making candles the colonial way. Make your own candle to take home! |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown Stargazing | | Friday, September 24 2010 at 7:00 PM | |
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Astronomy Night
We will be stargazing in the fields of Scotchtown with the help of the Richmond Astronomical Society. Telescopes will be provided or you may bring your own. Dress for the weather. The gift shop will be open and hot coffee or cider will be offered for sale.
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Hearth Cooking Class | | Saturday, October 2 2010 at 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | |
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Learn some of the techniques/skills of 18th century meal preparation in Scotchtown's open hearth kitchen. Start by building your fire, choose your menu and then prepare your meal. You will get to taste your efforts and take home a “receipts” book so as to remember the ingredients used. This is a beginner level class. *Pre-registration required. Class size limited to 12 people, register now to reserve your place! |
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$25 per person |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Second Saturday- Hearth Cooking | | Saturday, October 9 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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Enjoy the sights and smells of seasonal foods cooked on the open hearth of Scotchtown’s colonial kitchen. Help in food preparation and learn about the differences between cooking dinner for Patrick Henry’s family in the 18th century and your own in the 21st century. |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Haunted History | | Saturday, October 23 2010 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
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Hear the haunting tales of Scotchtown and it’s history. Enjoy seasonal refreshments in our 18th century kitchen. |
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$5 per person |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Fall Festival | | Saturday, November 6 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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It’s harvest season at Scotchtown! Celebrate the season’s bounty with local vendors, food, crafts and games. Enjoy hearth cooking demonstration, candle dipping, spinning, wood carving, basket weaving and more. Many of the crafts demonstrated will be available for purchase from demonstrator. |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown' Second Saturday | | Saturday, November 13 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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True or False- come explore some of the myths about the 18th century. Were beds shorter because the people were shorter? How often did women perish by burning clothes? Was it more or less than death from childbirth? And what about those broken pipe stems? We’ll help clear up these and more. |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown Stargazing | | Friday, November 19 2010 at 5:00 PM | |
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Astronomy Night
We will be stargazing in the fields of Scotchtown with the help of the Richmond Astronomical Society. Telescopes will be provided or you may bring your own. Dress for the weather. The gift shop will be open and hot coffee or cider will be offered for sale.
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Colonial Christmas Tour | | Saturday, December 4 2010 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
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Enjoy music, dance and decorations of the season as you tour the house, then join us in the 18th century kitchen for seasonal refreshments. |
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$5 per person |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Colonial Christmas | | Sunday, December 5 2010 at 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
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Enjoy music and seasonal decorations as you tour the house, refreshment in kitchen. |
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$5 per person |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Second Saturday- Textiles: Fibers to Frocks | | Saturday, December 11 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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As the weather turns cold, join us at Scotchtown to learn how to create the clothes that kept the Henry’s warm during the harsh winter months. Learn how to card, spin, weave and knit wool. |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
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